note: this purchase is for a pdf pattern. you will receive a download link upon purchase.

you can read more about abalone’s first incarnation on my blog at http://sunflower-knit.blogspot.ca/2015/01/abalone.html.

needles: US 5 (3.75mm) 32” (80cm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

yarn: mc: 547 yards (500 metres), 100g of fingering weight yarn 
sample shown in sunflower knit’s mermaid hair (50% wool/50% silk, 547 yards 500 metres, 100g) x1 skein cc: 547 yards (500 metres), 100g of fingering weight yarn 
sample shown in sunflower knit’s five of hearts (50% wool/50% silk, 5 x 109 yards 100 metres, 20g) x 1 set

notions: 2 stitch markers, blocking equipment

gauge: 18 stitches x 40 rows = 4” (10cm), over striped section, blocked

TRY THIS YARN: roots fingering